Apeks Supercritical: The Duplex
™
Installation Manual
2
Revision Date 04/11/2019
Table of Contents
Section
Page #
1. Critical Safety Overview ............................................................................................................................... 3
2. Before the System Arrives ........................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. System Overview .................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1.1. Diaphragm Compressor ............................................................................................................. 5
2.1.2. Extractor Vessel Stand ............................................................................................................... 6
2.1.3. Separator Vessel/Control Stand ................................................................................................. 7
2.2. General System Specifications ............................................................................................................. 8
2.3. Electrical Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 8
2.4. Facility Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 10
3. When the System Arrives .......................................................................................................................... 10
3.1. Receiving the Crates .......................................................................................................................... 10
3.2. Unpacking Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 11
3.3. Set Up and Assembly ......................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.1. Layout/Footprint ...................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.2. Coolant Line and Chiller Setup ................................................................................................. 15
3.3.3. CO
2
Connections ...................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.4. CO
2
Vent Connections .............................................................................................................. 18
3.3.5. Air Connection ......................................................................................................................... 18
3.3.6. Electrical Connections .............................................................................................................. 20
3.3.7. Chillers ..................................................................................................................................... 21
3.3.8. Email Alerts and Software Updates .......................................................................................... 22
4. Pre-Training Checklist................................................................................................................................ 23
5. References ............................................................................................................................................... 24
6. Appendices ................................................................................................................................................ 25
6.1. System Layouts .................................................................................................................................. 25
6.2. Torque Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 29